Greenfield Global Expands in Kentucky With New Facility for Wine-Based Beverage Ingredients

Greenfield Global has begun construction of a new facility dedicated to producing Other Than Standard Wine (OTSW) on its 16-acre campus in Shelbyville, Kentucky. The company announced the project on September 24, 2025, citing increased demand from U.S. beverage producers for high-quality, TTB-approved wine-based ingredients that help reduce tariff exposure.

The new plant will include a 40,000-gallon blend tank and a modern reverse osmosis water treatment system. It will also meet food safety and Kosher certification standards. The location in Shelbyville places the facility at the center of Kentucky’s bourbon industry, providing direct rail access and flexible shipping options such as tankers and totes. This setup is designed to ensure fast delivery and lower freight costs for customers across the country.

Greenfield Global’s investment aims to provide supply chain security and regulatory compliance for beverage makers. The Shelbyville site will produce grape and orange OTSW using ingredients made in-house by Greenfield, which the company says will help maintain quality throughout production. OTSW is a technical ingredient used by beverage manufacturers in products like ready-to-drink cocktails and flavored malt beverages. It allows producers to optimize excise tax obligations and avoid risks associated with international tariffs.

Jimmy Bookstore, Vice President of Beverage and Alcohol Ingredients at Greenfield Global, said that today’s beverage producers face rising costs, complex regulations, and uncertainty around tariffs. He explained that by making OTSW domestically with proprietary processes, Greenfield can help customers lower their cost of goods sold, simplify operations, and find new growth opportunities.

Construction of the Shelbyville facility is already underway. Greenfield expects to begin shipments from the new site by mid-2026. Until then, the company will continue supplying TTB-approved OTSW from its Canadian facility to ensure uninterrupted service for current customers.

Greenfield Global has been in business for over 30 years and is known for producing high-purity alcohols, specialty solvents, and sustainable biofuels. The company serves a wide range of clients from startups to Fortune 50 companies in industries such as life sciences and energy. Its beverage division offers grain neutral spirits, specialty alcohols, and flavor solutions designed to help customers manage costs and comply with regulations.

The company’s operations are vertically integrated, including ISO-certified distilleries, blending and packaging facilities, and distribution centers across North America. Customers can choose from various packaging options—ranging from pails to railcars—and select ingredients that are organic, Kosher, or non-GMO. Greenfield says it can deliver most orders within one to three days.

The new Shelbyville facility is expected to serve beverage innovators of all sizes—from craft distillers to large-scale manufacturers—who need reliable access to compliant wine bases for their products. By expanding domestic production of OTSW, Greenfield aims to support the growing market for innovative alcoholic beverages while helping brands manage regulatory requirements and supply chain risks.